Changan Alsvin

The Changan Alsvin or Changan Yuexiang (Chinese: 悦翔) is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Changan Automobile. A slightly redesigned facelift called the Alsvin V5 was launched in 2014 as a more premium trim of the Changan Alsvin and positioned slightly above. The Alsvin and Alsvin V5 were different in styling on the front and rear ends and were sold side by side.

Not to be confused with the Changan Alsvin V3 subcompact sedan.
Changan Alsvin
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback


Alsvin (First Generation)
Changan Alsvin
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2009–2013
Model years2009–2013
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L JL475Q7 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Length4,360 mm (171.7 in)
Width1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
SuccessorAlsvin V5


The Alsvin was first previewed at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show in April 2008 as the Changan V101 Concept. The three-box sedan production model started to roll off the assembly line in Chongqing on February 7, 2009, and hit showrooms on March 18 2009. The original Alsvin was designed by Dambrosio Luciano at Changan’s design center in Turin, Italy. A hatchback variant was released in late 2009 and production ended in three years due to low demand.[1]

Originally launched in 2009, the price of the Changan Alsvin ranges from 53,900 yuan to 69,900 yuan which is one of the cheapest sedans on the Chinese auto market. The only engine option is a 114 hp 1.5L with a 5-speed manual transmission.

  • Changan Alsvin sedan rear
  • Changan Alsvin hatchback rear
  • Changan Alsvin (facelift; grille & bumper change fitted with new badge)

Alsvin V5
Changan Alsvin V5
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2012–2017
Model years2012–2017
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L I4
1.4 L BlueCore I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
SuccessorAlsvin V7
Alsvin (Second Generation)

The Alsvin V5 is a subcompact sedan baed on the Alsvin and produced by Changan Auto at the Changan plant in Fangshan, Beijing. The Alsvin V5 is a redesigned, and more premium version of the original Alsvin sedan. During development phase, the V5 was coded B207. The Alsvin V5 launched at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show and was listed in September 2012. In 2013, the combined sales of the original Alsvin sedan and the updated Alsvin V5 reached 52,203.[2]

Both front and rear DRGs have been redesigned and just like the original Changan Alsvin with styling resembling the first generation Mazda 3, the styling of the Alsvin V5 was criticized of resembling the second generation Mazda 3.[3]

The Alsvin V5 is equipped with a Blue Core 1.5 liter inline-4 16V DOHC DVVT engine producing 84 kW and 145Nm with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.[2]

  • Front view of the Changan Alsvin V5
  • Rear view of the Changan Alsvin V5

Alsvin (Second Generation)
Changan Alsvin (Second Generation)
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2017–Present
Model years2018–Present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4
1.5 L I4
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorAlsvin V5

The second generation Changan Alsvin debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in April 2018 and is completely redesigned. Prices ranges from 49,900 to 65,900 yuan positioning it under the Changan Eado DT subcompact sedan.[4]

The safety performance features in the second generation Alsvin includes Antilock Breaking Systems (ABS) with Electronic Break-force Distribution (EBD) technology, adaptive cruise control, hill-start assist, blind-spot warning system, rear view camera, tire pressure monitoring system. The infotainment system in the second generation Alsvin also features the updated InCall intelligent interconnect system.[5]

The second generation Changan Alsvin is available with either a 1.4 liter engine with 101hp or 1.5 liter engine with 107hp mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed DCT gearbox.[6]

Changan Alsvin 2nd Generation was launched in Pakistan on 11th January, 2021 and is available in three variants: 1.3L Comfort with Manual Transmission, 1.5L Comfort with Dual Clutch Transmission, and the top of the line 1.5 Lumiere with Sunroof and Cruise Control.[7]

  • Changan Alsvin (Second Generation) rear

References
  1. "Changan Alsvin V7- History of the Alsvin". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  2. "Changan Alsvin V5 Sedan". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  3. Joey Wang (2012-09-06). "Chang'an Yuexiang V5 will be launched on the China car market in October". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  4. Autohome (2017-12-14). "長安悅翔". Autohome. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  5. Usman Ansari (2020-06-24). "Changan Alsvin Sedan seen in Pakistan". researchsnipers.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  6. Usman Ansari (2018-06-07). "The All-New 2018 Changan YueXiang Debuts in China". carspiritpk.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  7. https://www.pakwheels.com/new-cars/changan/alsvin/ Changan Alsvin Variants in Pakistan
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